Frankfurt am Main Events & City News Archive
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Originally published: 2026-02-12T10:01:53.103691
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in February
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| February 15 | Der große Frankfurter Fastnachtszug 2026 | Untermainkai, Innenstadt; starts around 12:21 PM; free; family‑friendly; notable: traditional Carnival parade through central Frankfurt. |
| February 17 | Morrissey | Jahrhunderthalle, Ostend; start time ~7:30 PM; ticket price approx €490; audience 18+; headliner: Morrissey. |
| February 17 | Sylosis | Zoom Frankfurt, Ostend; start time unspecified (evening); ticket approx €230; audience 18+; headliner: Sylosis. |
| February 20 | The Kooks | Jahrhunderthalle, Ostend; start time ~8:00 PM; ticket approx €300; audience 18+; headliner: The Kooks. |
| February 22 | Familienkonzert – Mit Schneekönigin, Djinni und Meerjungfrau | hr‑Sendesaal, Innenstadt; start ~3:30 PM; ticket price not listed; family‑friendly; notable: themed children’s concert. |
| February 22 | Nashville In Concert – The Encore Tour | Jahrhunderthalle, Ostend; starts ~8:00 PM; ticket price not listed; audience 18+; notable: “Nashville In Concert” tour performance. |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Public transport updates | Warnstreik legt U‑Bahn und Straßenbahn lahm | Am 2. Februar 2026 führte ein ganztägiger Warnstreik der Gewerkschaft Verdi zum Ausfall aller U‑Bahn‑ und Straßenbahnlinien der VGF; S‑Bahn, Regionalzüge und Busse verkehrten; traffiQ meldete überfüllte Busse auf Linien wie 30, M32, M34 und 64 mit starken Verspätungen. Verkehr soll ab ca. 3 Uhr nachts am 3. Februar wieder normal laufen, traffiQ empfiehlt aktuelle Infos vor Fahrtantritt. Quelle: städtische Webseite traffiQ / VGF |
| 2026-02-09 | Public transport updates | Nächtliche U‑Bahn‑Testfahrten auf U4 und U5 | Vom 9. bis 11. Februar sowie am 18. und 19. Februar jeweils 22:00–03:30 Uhr finden Testfahrten im Tunnelzwischen Bockenheimer Warte und Seckbacher Landstraße statt; U4 fährt nur Enkheim/Seckbacher Landstraße–Konstablerwache, U5 nur Preungesheim–Konstablerwache; Alternativen: durchgehende U6 mit Drei‑Wagen‑Zügen, zusätzliche Fahrten der Straßenbahnlinie 16; VGF testet funkbasiertes digitales Zugsicherungssystem zur Kapazitäts‑ und Ressourceneffizienzsteigerung. Quelle: WELT |
| 2026-02-05 | Infrastructure projects | Bahn saniert Mainz‑Knoten, Ersatzverkehr bis 5. März | Seit Dezember 2025 saniert DB InfraGO Gleise, Weichen und Oberleitungen im Eisenbahnknoten Mainz. Bis 5. März 2026 sind Bauarbeiten aktiv; Fahrgäste nutzen Ersatzbusse zwischen Mainz/Wiesbaden und Kelsterbach für Umstieg auf S‑Bahn oder Expressbus zum Flughafen. Fastnachtpause vom 7. (11 Uhr) bis 20. Februar (21 Uhr). DB veröffentlicht sukzessive Fahrplanänderungen in Auskunftssystemen. Quelle: Deutsche Bahn Presse |
| 2026-02-06 | Infrastructure projects | RE60 und RB‑Linien zwischen Frankfurt–Darmstadt teils eingestellt | Ab dem 20. Februar 2026 (21:00 Uhr) bis 6. März (21:00 Uhr) wird die RE60 zwischen Frankfurt und Darmstadt komplett eingestellt; RB67/68 zwischen Langen und Frankfurt mit Teilausfällen, RB82 fällt Frankfurt–Darmstadt‑Nord aus. S‑Bahn 6 fährt regulär; Fernverkehrsausfälle durch Umleitungen möglich. Reisenden wird empfohlen, Alternativen frühzeitig zu prüfen. Quelle: WELT |
| 2026-02-08 | Infrastructure projects | Regionaltangente West verzögert sich, Kosten wachsen | Der Bau der Regionaltangente West (RTW) verzögert sich, da keine geeignete Spezialfirma für Oberleitungsumbau am Bahnhof Frankfurt‑Höchst gefunden wurde. Die 52 km lange Strecke, verbindend Taunus, Flughafen und Offenbach, ist zentrales Infrastrukturprojekt; Inbetriebnahme geplant Mitte Dezember 2030, unklar ob Zeitplan gehalten werden kann. Gesamtkosten derzeit ca. 1,8 Mrd €. Ersatzfirma und Zeitplan in Abstimmung. Quelle: WELT |
| 2026-02-06 | Public transport updates | Verdi kündigt neue Warnstreiks im ÖPNV an | Die Gewerkschaft Verdi hat neue Warnstreiks im öffentlichen Nahverkehr angekündigt, beginnend ab der kommenden Woche. Genaue Termine und Orte werden aus taktischen Gründen später bekannt gegeben. Hintergrund ist ein Eklat in der dritten Tarifverhandlungsrunde; Verdi wendet sich insbesondere gegen das Streichungsvorhaben zur Aufstockung des Krankengeldes bei längerer Erkrankung und fordert bessere Arbeitsbedingungen. Quelle: WELT |
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in February
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| February 6–10 | Christmasworld | Messe Frankfurt, Messegelände, starts each morning; ticket price unspecified (“trade only”); audience: industry professionals; notable: international leading trade fair for seasonal decoration |
| February 6–9 | Creativeworld | Messe Frankfurt, Messegelände, runs during fair hours; ticket price unspecified (“trade only”); audience: industry professionals; notable: concurrent international creative industry fair |
| February 6–March 20 | Madama Butterfly | Oper Frankfurt, city centre, evening performances; ticket price unspecified; audience: opera patrons; notable: Puccini’s classic performed by Oper Frankfurt |
| February 7 | Desert Music | Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Oper Frankfurt or concert hall, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: classical music lovers; notable: featured by Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra |
| February 8–9 | 6th Sunday & Monday Symphony | Oper Frankfurt, city centre, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: classical audience; notable: Oper Frankfurt symphonic series |
| February 12–13 | Poem of Ecstasy | Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, concert venue, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: classical music lovers; notable: performance by Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra |
| February 17–27 | Unfinished | Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, concert venue, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: orchestral music fans; notable: new work by Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra |
| February 19–20 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, concert venue, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: classical music lovers; notable: orchestral presentation of Mendelssohn’s incidental music |
| February 22–March 28 | Café del Mundo GuitaRevolution | Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt, district unspecified, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: world music fans; notable: guitar-focused world music series |
| February 24 | Concert in Frankfurt (Wiener Philharmoniker) | Alte Oper, city centre, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: classical aficionados; notable: Wiener Philharmoniker under Andris Nelsons |
| February 24 | Patrick Grahl & Company | Oper Frankfurt, city centre, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: vocal/classical; notable: tenor Patrick Grahl performance |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Cultural event / City branding | World Design Capital 2026 programme kicks off | On 15 January 2026 the World Design Capital (WDC) Frankfurt RheinMain held its opening press conference; the city, regional and cultural agencies committed approximately 21 million EUR in public funds, with City of Frankfurt contributing 6 million EUR and regional culture fund 1 million EUR, aiming to boost creative industry visibility through democracy-themed design projects; coverage by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Deutschlandfunk Kultur. |
| 2026-02-01 | Cultural event / Theatre | English Theatre reopens after renovation | English Theatre Frankfurt reopened in its own venue on 1 February 2026 after lengthy delays caused by under‑floor stage refurbishment at the “Gallileo” Tower; resumed performances of Shakespeare‑musical “Something Rotten!”, director Daniel Nicolai expressed gratitude to audience and team for their patience; reported by Die Welt. |
| 2026-01-23 | Transport / Mobility | Traffic congestion in city slightly decreased | TomTom Traffic Index for 2025 published 23 January 2026 shows that Frankfurt’s city centre congestion improved by 1.7 percent to 42.3 percent; Frankfurt ranks tenth among German city centres and fifth in Greater Frankfurt; city is implementing Park‑&‑Ride expansion, digital traffic lights, intermodal app pilot, rail extensions U4/U5 and regional tram network enhancements. |
| 2026-01-23 | Culture / Education | Symposium “Kunst & Wirtschaft” at IU Frankfurt | IU International University hosted an expert talk and exhibition opening “Kunst & Wirtschaft – wer profitiert von wem?” on 23 January 2026 at its Frankfurt campus; a Daniel Schmid solo exhibition runs 24 Jan–19 Feb 2026, exploring interplay between art and economics. |
| 2026-01‑?? | Cultural event / Design Week | World Design Capital opening events launched | Late January 2026 saw two inaugural events for World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain at the WDC‑Hub including talks, a 24‑hour “re_Design Democracies” international live stream, Collective Paper Aesthetics workshop by Noa Haim (Netherlands), exhibition tours and a winter reception, marking the start of the WDC2026 programme. |
Originally published: 2026-02-06T16:32:00.908266
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in February
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| February 6–10 | Christmasworld | Messe Frankfurt, Messegelände, starts each morning; ticket price unspecified (“trade only”); audience: industry professionals; notable: international leading trade fair for seasonal decoration |
| February 6–9 | Creativeworld | Messe Frankfurt, Messegelände, runs during fair hours; ticket price unspecified (“trade only”); audience: industry professionals; notable: concurrent international creative industry fair |
| February 6–March 20 | Madama Butterfly | Oper Frankfurt, city centre, evening performances; ticket price unspecified; audience: opera patrons; notable: Puccini’s classic performed by Oper Frankfurt |
| February 7 | Desert Music | Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Oper Frankfurt or concert hall, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: classical music lovers; notable: featured by Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra |
| February 8–9 | 6th Sunday & Monday Symphony | Oper Frankfurt, city centre, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: classical audience; notable: Oper Frankfurt symphonic series |
| February 12–13 | Poem of Ecstasy | Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, concert venue, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: classical music lovers; notable: performance by Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra |
| February 17–27 | Unfinished | Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, concert venue, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: orchestral music fans; notable: new work by Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra |
| February 19–20 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, concert venue, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: classical music lovers; notable: orchestral presentation of Mendelssohn’s incidental music |
| February 22–March 28 | Café del Mundo GuitaRevolution | Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt, district unspecified, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: world music fans; notable: guitar-focused world music series |
| February 24 | Concert in Frankfurt (Wiener Philharmoniker) | Alte Oper, city centre, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: classical aficionados; notable: Wiener Philharmoniker under Andris Nelsons |
| February 24 | Patrick Grahl & Company | Oper Frankfurt, city centre, evening; ticket price unspecified; audience: vocal/classical; notable: tenor Patrick Grahl performance |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Cultural event / City branding | World Design Capital 2026 programme kicks off | On 15 January 2026 the World Design Capital (WDC) Frankfurt RheinMain held its opening press conference; the city, regional and cultural agencies committed approximately 21 million EUR in public funds, with City of Frankfurt contributing 6 million EUR and regional culture fund 1 million EUR, aiming to boost creative industry visibility through democracy-themed design projects; coverage by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Deutschlandfunk Kultur. |
| 2026-02-01 | Cultural event / Theatre | English Theatre reopens after renovation | English Theatre Frankfurt reopened in its own venue on 1 February 2026 after lengthy delays caused by under‑floor stage refurbishment at the “Gallileo” Tower; resumed performances of Shakespeare‑musical “Something Rotten!”, director Daniel Nicolai expressed gratitude to audience and team for their patience; reported by Die Welt. |
| 2026-01-23 | Transport / Mobility | Traffic congestion in city slightly decreased | TomTom Traffic Index for 2025 published 23 January 2026 shows that Frankfurt’s city centre congestion improved by 1.7 percent to 42.3 percent; Frankfurt ranks tenth among German city centres and fifth in Greater Frankfurt; city is implementing Park‑&‑Ride expansion, digital traffic lights, intermodal app pilot, rail extensions U4/U5 and regional tram network enhancements. |
| 2026-01-23 | Culture / Education | Symposium “Kunst & Wirtschaft” at IU Frankfurt | IU International University hosted an expert talk and exhibition opening “Kunst & Wirtschaft – wer profitiert von wem?” on 23 January 2026 at its Frankfurt campus; a Daniel Schmid solo exhibition runs 24 Jan–19 Feb 2026, exploring interplay between art and economics. |
| 2026-01‑?? | Cultural event / Design Week | World Design Capital opening events launched | Late January 2026 saw two inaugural events for World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain at the WDC‑Hub including talks, a 24‑hour “re_Design Democracies” international live stream, Collective Paper Aesthetics workshop by Noa Haim (Netherlands), exhibition tours and a winter reception, marking the start of the WDC2026 programme. |
Originally published: 2026-01-26T12:20:55.626617
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in January
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Fantasy Filmfest White Nights 2026 | A genre-film festival taking place at Harmonie Kino in Frankfurt/Main. Starts 14:00. Ticket price between 12 € and 14 €. Audience: thriller‑horror‑sci‑fi fans. Notable: Germany’s largest genre‑film festival. |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Kellergold Flohmarkt x ZOOM Frankfurt | An indoor winter flea market at ZOOM Frankfurt. Starts 12:00. Ticket price 0 € to 2 €. Audience: all ages, family‑friendly. Notable: second‑hand treasures with drinks and snacks. |
| January 24, 2026 | International Comedy Night | An English stand‑up comedy night at A&O Ostend. Evening start time (Saturday). Ticket price unspecified. Audience: adults/English‑speaking. Notable: lineup of local and travelling comedians. |
| January 25, 2026 | The World’s Greatest Eagles Show | A concert at Jahrhunderthalle. Starts 20:00. Ticket price unspecified. Audience: music fans. Notable: tribute to the Eagles (band). |
| January 26, 2026 | Tortoise | A concert at Zoom. Date January 26. Ticket price unspecified. Audience: concertgoers. Notable: band Tortoise performing live. |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-24 | Infrastructure / Public Safety | Support for modernizing siren network | The city of Frankfurt receives €765,000 from the State of Hesse toward modernizing 153 sirens out of a total estimated cost of €4 million. The city will cover remaining costs including maintenance. The funding is part of a €1.2 million Hessen-wide program in 2025 and follows €2.4 million disbursed in 2024, said Heimatschutzminister Roman Poseck, per Welt. |
| 2026-01-22 | Cultural Policy | New cultural development plan unveiled | Frankfurt’s cultural department presents a new cultural development plan after five years of participatory work. It includes 30 measures aimed at opening cultural offerings to migrants, seniors, and people with disabilities, and addressing a shortage of workspace for independent artists through shared studios. The plan emerged from workshops, surveys and citizen dialogues, reported by Welt. |
| 2026-01-21 | Public Transport / Traffic | Delays and cancellations up in RMV networks | In 2025 RMV trains saw punctuality fall: about 13 % of S‑Bahn and 16 % of regional trains were six minutes or more delayed; nearly 10 % of regional trains and 11 % of S‑Bahn services were cancelled. Despite this, ridership hit a record of 839 million trips, eleven million above the prior year. News outlet Welt cites over 2,800 planned infrastructure projects in 2026 as root cause. |
| 2026-01-19 | Social Welfare / Public Health | Second “Kältebus” deployed amid freezing temperatures | Due to frosty weather, Frankfurt deploys a second cold-weather bus on weekend nights to assist homeless individuals. With around 600 shelter beds available, 79 people were found outdoors on one night. The extra bus offers transport, sleeping bags, snacks and tea, complementing the regular cold-weather service, per Welt. |
| 2026-01-18 | Public Safety / Transport | Demonstration for Kurdish solidarity held | Several hundred people gathered in a peaceful pro‑Kurdish demonstration in Frankfurt, marching from the main station into the city. Protesters demanded humanitarian aid and political recognition for Rojava, denouncing repression. Organizers called on the German government and international community to protect civilians in northern and eastern Syria, as reported by Welt. |
| 2026-01-18 | Local Sports | After a 1–3 home defeat to Hoffenheim, Eintracht Frankfurt’s crisis deepens: this is the fifth consecutive competitive loss with at least three goals conceded. Fans expressed anger with whistles; the team is now five points off European spots. Interim coaches Schmitt and Meier remain in charge for now. Sportvorstand Markus Krösche stresses unity and defensive improvement as team seeks recovery, reported today by Welt. | |
| 2026-01-16 | Transportation / Infrastructure | RMV train punctuality declines | Rhein‑Main‑Verkehrsverbund trains showed significant punctuality issues in 2025, attributed to overloaded infrastructure and numerous construction projects planned for 2026. Passenger numbers reached a record high at 839 million. The source highlights over 2,800 infrastructure projects as key contributors to delays, again from Welt. |
Originally published: 2026-01-16T20:34:53.575677
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in January
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| January 15 | Best of Musicals – The Original | Jahrhunderthalle, Stadtteil Pfaffenwiese; starts at 20:00; ticket price unknown; suitable for all ages; produced by Livemacher GmbH presenting highlights of major stage musicals. |
| January 16 | Urban Priol – TILT! Year in Review | Pfaffenwiese 301, Innenstadt; starts at 20:00; ticket price unknown; for adult audiences; cabaret/comedy show reviewing the past year’s socio‑political events, performed by Urban Priol. |
| January 18 | Nicolai Friedrich – WUNDERLAND – The New Show | Pfaffenwiese 301, Innenstadt; starts at 19:00; ticket price unknown; family‑friendly; magic performance by illusionist Nicolai Friedrich. |
| January 24 | Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1899 Hoffenheim | Deutsche Bank Park, Stadionviertel; starts at 15:30; ticket price from US$85+; suitable for sports fans; Bundesliga match featuring Eintracht Frankfurt hosting Hoffenheim. |
| January 28 | Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Hotspur | Deutsche Bank Park, Stadionviertel; starts at 21:00; ticket price from US$128+; for 18+ and football fans; Champions League group‑stage fixture with Tottenham Hotspur visiting Frankfurt. |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Public safety / Infrastructure | Frankfurt receives €765,000 state funding to modernise siren network | The city of Frankfurt am Main has been awarded €765,000 from the state of Hesse to upgrade 153 sirens as part of a civil protection modernisation. Total modernisation costs are estimated at around €4 million, with the city covering additional and future maintenance costs. The funding scheme “Sirenen in Hessen” allocated €1.2 million in 2025 across 30 towns. Reported by Welt today. |
| 2026-01-16 | Transport / Traffic | S‑Bahn services between Wiesbaden and Frankfurt disrupted due to infrastructure upgrades | Starting 16 January, S‑Bahn lines S8 and S9 between Kelsterbach, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt face partial closures due to major track, switch and overhead line modernisation. Passengers must use replacement buses, regional‑express alternatives or S‑Bahn pendel. The works, with several hundred million euro investments by Deutsche Bahn, continue through 2026. Reported by Welt today. |
| 2026-01-16 | Transport / Infrastructure | ‘Wallauer Spange’ rail connection may face serious delays | The planned “Wallauer Spange” rail link between Wiesbaden and Frankfurt, scheduled to begin construction in 2026, currently lacks financial approval. Key stakeholders including VCD and politicians warn that without federal funding and legal clearance, the project cannot proceed. Approximately €2 billion for new rail projects until 2029 remains unallocated. Reported by Welt today. |
| 2026-01-16 | Culture | Frankfurt‑RheinMain designated World Design Capital 2026 | The Frankfurt‑RheinMain region has officially become the “World Design Capital 2026”. Hesse’s state govt commits €6 million to support over 450 design‑oriented projects and events emphasising design’s role in democracy. The title was conferred by the World Design Organization today, chosen over Riyadh. Reported by Welt today. |
| 2026-01-10 | Culture / Museums | Städel and Liebieghaus attract ~425,000 visitors in 2025 | In 2025, the Städel Museum and Liebieghaus Sculpture Collection in Frankfurt welcomed around 425,000 visitors, matching the previous year’s figures. Director Philipp Demandt credited increased visibility of female artists and notable new discoveries. The next exhibition, “Monets Küste. Die Entdeckung von Étretat,” opens mid‑March 2026. Reported by Welt on 12 January. |
| 2026-01-10 | Education / Conservation | Frankfurt Conservation Center to launch in 2026 | The Frankfurt Conservation Center (FCC), jointly established by Goethe University, Senckenberg and the Zoological Society, will commence operations in Q2 2026 on Frankfurt Zoo grounds. It will train roughly 30 global conservation professionals annually via the Frankfurt Spring School. Permanent facilities are planned by 2029. Felix Gaschick named managing director. Reported by Welt on 10 January. |
Originally published: 2026-01-07T09:54:02.318257
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in January
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026‑01‑11 | Neujahrskonzert | Alte Oper Frankfurt, Opernplatz 1, starts 18:00 ends 21:00, ticketed, family‑friendly, performed by Junge Deutsche Philharmonie under Delyana Lazarova |
| 2026‑01‑11 | Ausser Kontrolle ‑ Irrwitzige Komödie von Kultautor Ray Cooney | Die Komödie Frankfurt, Neue Mainzer Straße 14‑18, starts 18:00 ends 21:00, ticketed, general audience, by Ray Cooney |
| 2026‑01‑11 | Internationale Varieté Revue 2025/26 | Tigerpalast Varieté Theater Frankfurt am Main, Heiligkreuzgasse 16, starts 19:30 ends 22:30, ticketed, adult audience, international variety acts |
| 2026‑01‑12 | Concert for the New Year | Location unspecified, starts within January 8–18 window, ticketed, general audience, by Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt |
| 2026‑01‑13 to 2026‑01‑16 | Heimtextil | Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds, no start time, ticketed (trade fair), industry professionals, international home and contract textiles fair |
| 2026‑01‑16 | World Design Capital Opening | Darmstädter Centralstation, start (likely evening), free or unspecified, general audience, opening event of World Design Capital 2026 with Minister‑President Boris Rhein |
| 2026‑01‑10 | Irish Road Bowling | Frankfurter Stadtwald, daytime, free or unspecified, active‑leisure, outdoor action‑walk combining walking and road bowling |
| 2026‑01‑10 | Der schwarze Tod ist zurück ‑ Gruseltour durch Frankfurt | Frankfurter Innenstadt, evening/night, ticketed, adult audience, dramatic plague‑themed night walk with actor |
| 2026‑01‑10 | Tresore, Keller, Katakomben – Hinter den Kulissen des neuen Massif Central im Bethmannhof | Bethmannhof, start unspecified, ticketed, culture‑curious adults, behind‑the‑scenes tour of oldest private bank turned cultural melting pot |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025‑12‑31 | Public Safety | Fireworks ban on Zeil and Eiserner Steg for New Year’s Eve | The city implemented a fireworks ban on the Zeil (including Hauptwache and Konstablerwache) from December 31 20:00 to January 1 06:00, and on the Eiserner Steg from December 31 20:00 to January 1 03:00, prohibiting pyrotechnics and large bags over 3 L, with increased police enforcement. Announced by city and police authorities in Die Welt. |
| 2025‑12‑?? | Public Transport / Infrastructure | RMV withdraws some regional train services; introduces terminal 3 shuttle | From December 14, RMV dropped the RE5 between Frankfurt and Fulda and reduced stops on RE70/RE85 to free rolling stock for a new dedicated shuttle to Airport Terminal 3, running every 30 min initially, rising to 15‑min intervals by mid‑2026, promising up to 12 min faster city‑centre connections. Reported by VisaHQ.com. |
| 2025‑12‑08 | Public Transport / Infrastructure | Stadler wins order for 27 Citylink tram‑trains for RTW line | On December 8 Stadler secured a contract from RMV subsidiary fahma to supply 27 dual‑system Citylink tram‑trains (50 m long, ~360 passengers, barrier‑free across three platform heights) with a 30‑year maintenance deal; first units due autumn 2028, full fleet by autumn 2030 for the Regionaltangente West line. Reported by RailwayNews and EuropaWire. |
| 2025‑12‑?? | Urban Development / Infrastructure | “Four” high‑rise district nears opening; new quarters approved | In 2026 Frankfurt sees major urban projects: the “Four” high‑rise district with four towers (100–233 m) opening with shops and a hotel already, with full amenities by year‑end; at Kaiserlei‑Kreisel ABG plans 1 200 new rental and student apartments by 2029 (€ 500 m investment); Allerheiligen quarter developments under way; two major projects approved by city parliament—a new district east of A5 and a deck over the A661 near Bornheim, with planning starting 2026. Reported today by Die Welt. |
| 2025‑12‑31 | Sports / Local Business | Eintracht Frankfurt loans Elye Wahi to OGC Nizza | On New Year’s Eve Eintracht Frankfurt loaned Elye Wahi (22) to OGC Nizza until season end; club receives €1.5 m; Wahi scored 1 cup goal and 3 assists in 25 matches since January 2025. Sport director Markus Krösche cited Ligue 1 opportunity; the club seeks further attacking reinforcements. Reported by Bild. |
| 2025‑12‑?? | Cultural / Regional | Frankfurt‑Rhine‑Main named World Design Capital 2026 | Frankfurt and the Rhine‑Main region were designated World Design Capital 2026 under the theme “Design for Democracy. Atmospheres for a better life”, featuring ~2 000 projects with ~450 partners including museums and universities; total cost ca. €16 m; opening event on January 16, 2026 in Darmstadt with Minister‑President Boris Rhein. Reported 6 days ago by Die Welt. |
| 2026‑09‑?? | Education / Culture | Frankfurt will host Germany’s first non‑university, supra‑regional Jewish academy since the Shoah, to open September 2026 at Senckenberganlage in cooperation with Goethe University; budget ca. €38 m funded by federal, state, city and Zentralrat; aims to foster interreligious dialogue and democratic participation. Reported 5 days ago by Die Welt. |
Originally published: 2025-12-24T08:11:35.968598
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in December
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December 16 | Storyteller Angela Behrs – Little Red Riding Hood | Christmas world tent, Mainkai, Frankfurt am Main; starts at 16:30; free; family‑friendly; notable storyteller Angela Behrs presents Little Red Riding Hood in the Winter Forest |
| December 17 | Magic show | Christmas world tent, Mainkai, Frankfurt am Main; starts at 16:30; free; family‑friendly; features a magic show in the children’s Christmas market |
| December 18 | Join‑in concert for little Christmas fans | Christmas world tent, Mainkai, Frankfurt am Main; starts at 16:30; free; family‑friendly; organized by Frankfurter Sparkasse |
| December 20 | Winterwunderweihnachtszeit | Christmas world tent, Mainkai, Frankfurt am Main; starts at 14:00; free; family‑friendly; presented by Theaterhaus Frankfurt / Friederike Schreiber |
| December 21 | Storyteller Angela Behrs – Puss in Boots | Christmas world tent, Mainkai, Frankfurt am Main; starts at 14:00; free; family‑friendly; storyteller Angela Behrs presents Puss in Boots |
| December 22 | Martin Pfeiffer – Children’s songs | Christmas world tent, Mainkai, Frankfurt am Main; starts at 16:30; free; family‑friendly; performance of children’s songs by Martin Pfeiffer |
| December 20 | DER NUSSKNACKER – Classico Ballet Napoli | Hugenottenhalle Neu‑Isenburg (Frankfurt area); starts at 19:00; ticketed; audience all ages (11+ interested); ballet performance by Classico Ballet Napoli |
| December 17 | Rea Garvey’s Christmas Calling | Myticket Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt am Main; starts at 20:00; ticketed; 18+; concert by Rea Garvey |
| December 20 | Glamour Xmas Skyline Party | Grand Hotel Empire, Frankfurt am Main; starts at 22:00; ticketed; 18+; glamorous holiday skyline party |
| December 20 | Final Darkness All Styles of Dark Music X‑MAS Special | DAS BETT, Frankfurt am Main; starts at 22:00; ticketed; 18+; dark music night featuring all styles of dark music |
| December 21 | Bird’s View – Jahresabschluss Show | Kurt Schumacher Str. 45, Frankfurt am Main; starts at 20:00; ticketed; 18+; year‑end show “Bird’s View” in nightlife setting |
| December 21 | CourageThumps and Soul‑and emotional journey from Spain to the Balkans | Internationales Theater Frankfurt; starts at 19:00; ticketed; 18+; musical and emotional journey from Spain to the Balkans |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-14 | Public transport updates | New public transport timetable starts | From 14 December, the RMV introduced a new local timetable in Frankfurt. U‑bahn lines U2, U6, U7 and U8 return to pre‑2024 capacity. Bus connections to the new Airport Terminal 3 are adjusted, and On‑Demand shuttle KNUT now covers Bad Vilbel. Traffic times for trams and several bus routes adjusted for improved reliability. Stadt Frankfurt and traffiQ announced these changes. |
| 2025-12-14 | Public transport updates | Regional trains reduced with timetable change | As of 14 December, RMV cuts several regional rail services: the RE5 (Frankfurt–Fulda) is cancelled entirely; RE70, RE85 and RB53 lose stops or are rerouted. This follows due to overloaded rail infrastructure. Some regional bus improvements and better interchange times are introduced. Reported by local media and RMV. |
| 2025-12-09 | Public transport updates | Major S‑Bahn disruption north of Frankfurt | On the morning of 9 December, S‑Bahn services suffered wide disruptions: S1 limited to 30‑minute intervals, S3 cancelled with replacement buses Bad Soden–Rödelheim, S4 rerouted skipping several central stops, S5 and S6 altered. Caused by a faulty switch near Messe; reported by FNP. |
| 2025-12-15 | Public transport updates | S‑Bahn service restored after switch repair | Following Weichenstörung between Messe and Galluswarte, S‑Bahn lines S3, S4, S5 and S6 return to normal schedule overnight. S3 had been fully out of service with shuttle buses replacing it. Deutsche Bahn supplied a custom-made part to fix the switch. |
| 2025-12-08 to 2026‑02‑22 | Public transport updates | Major rail works affecting airport connections | From 8 December, extensive reconstruction at Mainz rail junction disrupts travel between Mainz, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt into February. Interruption to S8, RE2, RB3/26/33, RB75, with replacement buses and rerouting. Works pause over Christmas; major impact on airport‑bound travelers. |
| 2025-12-05 | Cultural events | High Christmas market turnout despite rain | Frankfurt’s Christmas market drew ~1.2 million visitors by mid‑season despite rain and mild weather. Visitors enjoyed the new children’s market with vouchers for low‑income families. No security incidents reported. Authorities described stable attendance and peaceful atmosphere. |
| 2025-12-23 | Cultural events | Record visitor numbers at Frankfurt Christmas market | By late December, the Frankfurt market recorded ~2.3 million visitors despite poor weather. The children’s market remains popular. The ice rink runs until 11 January; the children’s “Sternschnuppenmarkt” continues through 30 December. Authorities note sustained demand and festive atmosphere. |
| 2025-12-18 | Public safety / transport | Introduction of women’s night‑taxis | Frankfurt rolled out a women’s night‑taxi service from 22:00–06:00 for females aged 14+. A €6 fare discount is offered via printed vouchers available at Hauptwache “Insel für Klima und Nachhaltigkeit”; up to six per person. Digital and mail options to follow. Stadt Frankfurt funds the subsidy. |
| 2025-12-17 | Public transport updates | Pilot: cameras on buses to deter illegal parking | Frankfurt and traffiQ launched a pilot to install front‑facing cameras on ten buses of lines M36, M55, M64 to photograph parking offenders on bus lanes. Images are anonymized, forwarded to the fines office, then deleted. Planned extension to trams by mid‑2026. Public transport reliability aims cited. |
| 2025-12-21 | Politics / local government | Feldmann to run via new citizens’ list | Peter Feldmann, former mayor, intends to run in March 2026 local elections under Bürgerinitiative “Frankfurt Sozial!”. The group fields 31 candidates, calling for rent freeze, social housing, cheaper public transport and free daycare. Election proposals need 186 supporters and must be submitted by 5 January 2026. |
| 2025-12-16 | Infrastructure projects | Frankfurt proposes highway deck and new district | Frankfurt plans major infrastructure: a green-covered 1 300 m enclosure over autobahn A661 between Bornheim and Seckbach (~€690 million, completion earliest 2038) and a new district east of A5 (“Quartiere”) with ~6 800 homes for ~17 000 people and 5 000 jobs (~€1 billion). Funds via land sales; environmental concerns remain. |
| 2025-12-05 | Sports (local club) | Eintracht signs Japanese talent | Eintracht Frankfurt signed 19‑year‑old Japanese left‑back Keita Kosugi from Djurgårdens. Kosugi has 62 appearances, 5 goals and 7 assists in Sweden; valued at ~€4 million. Praised by sporting director Timmo Hardung for technical skill and potential. Debuted for Japan U23 in September. |
Originally published: 2025-12-11T08:20:31.893412
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in December
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December 11 2025 | Frankfurt Christmas Market | Römerberg, Paulsplatz, Zeil and along the Main; opens around 10:00 am (11:00 am Sundays), closes ~21:00; free entry; family‑friendly; features over 200 decorated stalls with crafts, mulled wine, and traditional treats, organized by the city tourism office. |
| December 12 2025 | Punch and Judy | Oper Frankfurt, city centre; daytime performances during December; ticket price varies (check box office); family‑friendly; a classic children’s puppet show presented by the opera house for young audiences. |
| December 13 2025 | Carmen | Oper Frankfurt, city centre; evening performances beginning mid‑December; ticket price varies; adults/18+; the famed opera by Bizet staged at the main opera venue. |
| December 13 2025 | Harmonic theory (Harmony theory) | Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra at Alte Oper, Innenstadt; start time around evening concert hours; ticket price varies; adults/18+; symphonic concert under Alain Altinoglu. |
| December 14 2025 | Tourist steam‑train shuttle trips | Starting at Eiserner Steg by Christmas Market; 11:00–17:00 every 1.5 h; ticket purchase cash only at departure point; family‑friendly; historic steam train ride along the Main as festive seasonal excursions. |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-09 | Public Safety / Local governance | Bußgelder für Müllsünder verdoppelt, unterirdische Lücke bleibt | Die Stadt Frankfurt am Main hat Bußgelder für oberirdische Müllverstöße auf 120 Euro verdoppelt, kann unterirdisch – etwa in U‑Bahn‑Stationen – bisher nicht sanktionieren aufgrund rechtlicher Zuständigkeitslücke, kritisiert CDU‑Sprecher Frank Nagel; Stadtregierung soll nachbessern laut Bild. |
| 2025-12‑09 | Cultural / Social inclusion | Weihnachtsmarkt‑Gutscheine für 8.000 Kinder verteilt | Frankfurt übermittelt automatisch Gutscheine im Wert bis 20 Euro an etwa 8.000 Kinder (3–12 Jahre) mit Frankfurt‑Pass für den Kinder‑Weihnachtsmarkt und Karussells, etwa 160.000 Personen berechtigt durch erhöhte Einkommensgrenze, Aktion fördert soziale Teilhabe laut Stadt in größerem Armutsbündnis. |
| 2025‑12‑10 | Infrastructure Projects | Großprojekte: A661‑Einhausung und neuer Stadtteil östlich A5 | Frankfurt plant A661‑Überdachung (1.300 m Länge, ca. 690 Mio €) zur Verbindung Bornheim/Seckbach, sowie neuen Stadtteil östlich A5 mit rund 6.800 Wohnungen für 17.000 Menschen, ca. 1 Mrd €; Baubeginn Ende 2020er Jahre, Entscheidungen derzeit in Abstimmung (Welt). |
| 2025‑12‑11 | Public Transport / Service update | Fahrplan 2026: U‑Bahn und A‑, C‑Strecke auf altem Niveau | Ab 14. Dezember gilt neuer ÖPNV‑Fahrplan: U‑Bahn‑Linien (U2, U6, U7, U8) kehren auf Leistungsniveau von Anfang 2024 zurück, angebunden wird auch neues Terminal 3 laut Verkehrsportal frankfurt.de. |
| 2025‑12‑03 | Public Transport / Traffic disruption | Fahrstromarbeiten unterbrechen U2 und U9 am 6. Dezember | Am 6. Dezember von 08:00–16:00 Uhr Ersatzverkehr mit Bussen auf U2 (Heddernheim–Gonzenheim) und U9 (Riedberg–Nieder‑Eschbach) aufgrund von Stromverstärkungsarbeiten; Energieverbrauch soll gesenkt und Bremsenergierückgewinnung verbessert werden, VGF/traffiQ informieren Fahrgäste (frankfurt.de). |
| 2025‑12‑11 | Public Transport / Traffic recovery | S‑Bahnverkehr nach Weichenstörung wieder regulär | Nach Weichenstörung zwischen Messe und Galluswarte ist der S‑Bahnverkehr (S3–S6) wieder planmäßig; S3 war ausgefallen, Ersatzbusse fuhren, Teilstörung durch Verschleiß, Spezialersatzteil eigens angefertigt (Welt). |
| 2025‑12‑09 | Local Business / Economy | Messe Frankfurt trotz Rückgang in der Gewinnzone | Messe Frankfurt erwartet 2025 Gewinn von rund 39 Mio € (Vorjahr 81,8 Mio €), Umsatz bei ca. 766 Mio € (nahe Rekord), Auslandsgeschäft bei 48 %; Messegesellschaft plant bis 2027 25 neue Veranstaltungen, generiert laut Prognos‑Studie 3,7 Mrd € Effekt und 30.000 Jobs (Welt). |
| 2025‑12‑09 | Transport Infrastructure / Construction | Baustart U2‑Verlängerung nach Bad Homburg erfolgt | Am 9. Dezember erfolgte symbolischer Spatenstich für Verlängerung der U‑Bahn‑Linie U2 von Gonzenheim zum Bahnhof Bad Homburg; knapp 1,6 km, inkl. neuem Tunnel/Station in Gonzenheim, Bauzeit ca. 4 Jahre, Beeinträchtigungen erwartet, SBHG verspricht transparente Kommunikation (Welt). |
Originally published: 2025-11-28T11:56:53.222445
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in December
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December 2 | Alice Cooper, Vanessa Amorosi, Joss Stone, Midge Ure, Safri Duo, Michael Schulte | At Festhalle Frankfurt in Innenstadt, starts 20:00, ticket approx $62+, mixed‑age audience, notable multi‑artist ensemble including Alice Cooper. |
| December 4 | Geheimkonzerte Frankfurt | FROSTY FINAL EDITION | At Zoom Frankfurt in Innenstadt, starts 19:00, tickets €19.90–€27.90, adults, secret‑line‑up live music series by Rausgegangen. |
| December 5 | 01099 – die “extra aus Dresden angereist”-Tour | At Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt in Bockenheim, starts 18:00, tickets €59.99 (lottery), general audience, German pop band 01099 touring new album. |
| December 12 | Night Queens – Travestieshow, Varieté, Drag Revue | At Moxy Frankfurt East in Ostend, starts 21:00, free interest listed but likely ticketed, adults, drag‑variety show troupe Night Queens. |
| December 13 | COLDRAIN – UK/EU Tour 2025 – Frankfurt | At Zoom Frankfurt in Innenstadt, starts 19:30, free interest listed but likely ticketed, rock music fans, Japanese band COLDRAIN headlining. |
| December 13 | 12th Great Christmas Circus in Frankfurt | At Festplatz am Ratsweg in Ostend, runs Dec 13 to Jan 11, start around afternoon/evening, ticketed, family‑friendly, features Henry Ayala “Prince of Clowns” and Ayala Troupe high‑wire acts. |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-27 | Public Transport | U‑Bahn returns to normal operations December | From 14 December 2025, U‑Bahn lines in Frankfurt return to pre‑2024 service levels with increased frequency on U8 (8 trains/hour during peak instead of 4) and more services on U6 and U7. Bus network also expanded. Preparations underway ahead of new Terminal 3 opening in April 2026 announced by traffiQ. Source: official city‑portal Frankfurt.de. |
| 2025-11-27 | Public Transport | Ride quality restored for U‑ and C‑streets in new timetable | New 2026 schedule effective 14 December restores U‑ and C‑streets (including U2, U6, U7, U8) to original service levels. Drivers recruitment succeeded; earlier restored U4 and U5; improvements planned ahead of Terminal 3 opening and bus route changes around Gateway Gardens and Südbahnhof. Source: official city‑portal Frankfurt.de. |
| 2025-11-19 | Cultural Events | The “OMEN Club Frankfurt 1988‑1998 – New Electronic Ecstasy” exhibition at the Museum Of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) opened and runs until 29 March 2026. Features over 100 photos, flyers, DJ‑favorite tracks at original mixing desk, video installations and VR reconstructions of club nights. Source: Die Welt. | |
| 2025-11-19 | Education / Exhibition | On 12 November 2025, it was announced that the estate of comedian Loriot is granted as a permanent loan to the Caricatura Museum for comic art in Frankfurt. Adds to its collection of New Frankfurt School works. Source: Wikipedia (German page Caricatura Museum). | |
| 2025-11-?? | Public Transport | Extensive S‑Bahn disruptions affecting lines S3, S4 and S5 north of Frankfurt continue through 3 December due to track, overhead line maintenance and preparation for electronic interlocking installation. S3 and S4 resume partial service from 19 November; S5 still limited, with 30‑minute service from Rödelheim only. Source: Die Welt. | |
| 2025-11-27 | Public Safety / Transport | Passengers in Rhein‑Main region advised to expect continued S‑Bahn delays and cancellations into 2026, mainly due to ongoing construction on infrastructure and signal systems, staffing issues and track trespassing. Additional measures promised: more drivers, better workshops, and deterrents against trespassing. Source: Die Welt. | |
| 2025-11-10 | Infrastructure | On 27 October 2025, city Mobility Committee unanimously approved preliminary draft plans for extending U5 light‑rail northwards to Frankfurter Berg and west via Europaviertel to Römerhof, including P+R facilities. Total cost €92.55 million; Frankfurt’s share ~€49.85 million. Source: Urban‑Transport‑Magazine. |
Originally published: 2025-11-20T08:10:36.716802
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in November
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2025‑11‑21 | Schubertiade Frankfurt | Dr. Hoch’s Konservatorium, Innenstadt‑West, start 19:00. Ticket price not specified, audience classical music lovers/family‑friendly. Features renowned bass‑baritone Hanno Müller‑Brachmann in a performance of Schubert’s “Schwanengesang”. |
| 2025‑11‑22 | Marché de Nuit | Zoo‑Gesellschaftshaus, Nordend, 18:00–24:00. Free? (ticket price not specified), audience general public/family‑friendly. A nocturnal night market offering stalls and atmosphere under evening lights. |
| 2025‑11‑22 | Nosferatus Auferstehung | Stadtführung & horror‑theater, Niddapark area, start time not specified. Ticket price not specified, audience 18+. Includes a vampire‑hunter guided horror tour through forested setting. |
| 2025‑11‑27 | Electric Callboy World Tour | Festhalle Frankfurt, Bockenheim, start 20:00. Ticket price not specified, audience 18+. Part of the Electric Callboy world tour, high‑energy live rock performance in large arena. |
| 2025‑11‑28 | Nights On Broadway – A Tribute To The BEE GEES | Festhalle Frankfurt, Bockenheim, start 20:00. Ticket price not specified, audience general/adult. A tribute revue to the Bee Gees performed by NIGHT FEVER in a nostalgic musical extravaganza. |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Public transport updates | S‑Bahn lines S3, S4, S5 suspended in northern Frankfurt due to construction | Between 7 November (from 04:00) and 19 November (until 04:00), S‑Bahn lines S3, S4 and S5 will not run between their northern termini (Bad Soden, Kronberg, Friedrichsdorf) and Frankfurt Süd; replacement buses operate; RB15 and RB16 also affected; works on points and overhead wires between West/Rödelheim and Friedrichsdorf; full service S3/S4 resumes 19 November, S5 partially with buses until 3 December. Source: Welt. |
| 2025-11-12 | Public transport updates | Train services around Frankfurt largely restored after staffing shortages | From 17 November many regional lines (RB12, RE20, RB22, RB34, RB37, RB40, RB41) will run again to Frankfurt Hbf following staff recruitment and training; however, night services on RB49 and RB56 around Hanau remain disrupted until end of March 2026 due to ongoing training. Source: Welt. |
| 2025-11-19 | Public transport updates | After an 11‑day closure, S‑bahn service restored on S3 and S4 between Frankfurt‑Süd and Kronberg/Bad Soden as of 19 November; S5 runs every 30 minutes between Rödelheim and Frankfurt‑Süd, with full service to Friedrichsdorf expected from 3 December; worked included track points, signaling and overhead lines in Rödelheim. Source: Welt. | |
| 2025-11-12 | Cultural events | Loriot’s artistic estate becomes permanent loan to Frankfurt museum | On the 102nd birthday of Vicco von Bülow (“Loriot”), the city, Caricatura Museum and his family announced his entire artistic estate (approx. 3 000 drawings, original studio with furnishings, pipe collection, manuscripts and letters) will become a permanent loan to the Caricatura Museum; museum director Martin Sonntag emphasised the honour and impending task to review and curate the material. Source: Welt. |
| 2025-11-12 | Cultural events | Frankfurt Christmas Market scheduled to open on 24 November | Frankfurt’s traditional Christmas market runs from 24 November to 22 December expected to draw ~2.5 million visitors; city expects 230 stands in the Innenstadt plus 100 at the Frankfurt Artists’ Market including at Paulskirche; opening with singer Patrick Lindner; features 28 m, 9 t “Frau Holle” tree; security handled by two firms and strong police presence with six‑figure budget. Source: Welt. |
Originally published: 2025-11-10T08:32:01.462310
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in November
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| November 15 | Was uns verbindet: Tanztag Rhein‑Main | At Volkshochschule Frankfurt, Sonnenmannstr. 13 (Bockenheim), from 10:00 to 19:30. “Pay as you wish” participation (suggested 5 €). Open to all dance enthusiasts; includes 14 different styles like Street Dance, Flamenco, Tango. Organized by VHS Frankfurt, featuring instructors such as Noreen Eiffler and Anousha Rasta. |
| November 22 | Frankfurter Sportgala | Mainarcaden (Innenstadt), evening event marking the end of the sports year. Ticket price not specified. Audience: general public, sports‑interested. Features award ceremonies for Sportler/in des Jahres, Nachwuchs, Para‑Sport, determined by jury and public vote. |
| November 26–27 | Impact Festival | Forum Messe Frankfurt (Ostend), starting 26 November with masterclasses, live demos and networking for sustainable innovation, aimed at professionals: startups, SMEs, investors. Ticket price not specified (B2B event). Organized by Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt, Europe’s leading B2B sustainability festival. |
| November 27 | 12. Frankfurter Familienkongress | Evangelische Akademie Frankfurt, Römerberg 9 (Altstadt), beginning in the morning; formal end time unspecified. Free? (not stated). For professionals in pedagogy, medicine, administration; focused on family health, theme “Gesundheit! Familie und Gesundheitskompetenz”. Organized by Frankfurter Bündnis für Familien. |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-09 | Public transport updates | Partielle Zugausfälle Hessen im Regionalverkehr | Die Deutsche Bahn meldet Teilausfälle auf der RB61‐Strecke Frankfurt (Main) Hbf–Dreieich‑Buchschlag–Rödermark‑Ober Roden bis Dieburg ab 09.11.2025 bis voraussichtlich Vormittag 10.11.2025. Züge enden in Rödermark‑Ober Roden, Ersatzbusse der Holiday‑Reisen GmbH verkehren, Fahrradmitnahme entfällt, DB informiert über bahn.de und DB Navigator, Kundendialog Hessen unter +49 69 244 457 10 (news.de). |
| 2025-11-08 | Infrastructure projects; Public transport | Bauarbeiten – Stellwerkarbeiten C‑Strecke U4/U6/U7 | Ab 09.11.2025 23:00 bis 10.11.2025 02:30 werden auf der C‑Strecke Arbeiten an Leit‑ und Sicherungstechnik durchgeführt. Betroffen sind Linien U4, U6, U7 sowie Bus N7. Es wird zu Haltausfällen, geänderten Fahrzeiten und Ausfällen kommen (ÖPNV online Frankfurt). |
| 2025-11-10 | Infrastructure projects; Public transport | Bauarbeiten Offenbacher Landstraße beginnen | Vom 10.11.2025 04:00 bis 17.11.2025 01:30 finden Gleisbauarbeiten auf der Offenbacher Landstraße statt. Betroffene Linien: Bus 81, Bus 82, Bus N16, Ebbelwei‑Expreß, Tram 15, Tram 16. Es kommt zu Ersatzverkehr, Umleitungen, Haltausfällen und Taktausfällen (ÖPNV online Frankfurt). |
| 2025-11‑(within last month) | Education; Infrastructure | ECB stellt Notfallmittel für übervolle Europäische Schule bereit | Die EZB gewährt 6,9 Mio € Ersatzmittel für Containerklassen an der Europäischen Schule in Frankfurt, die ursprünglich für 800 Schüler ausgelegt war, nun aber fast 1.700 Schüler zählt. Die Container sollen Klassen- und Büroflächen kurzzeitig entlasten. Die Lösung ist als Übergang gedacht; Stadtrat blockierte Neubaupläne, Alternativen in Offenbach wurden verworfen (Financial Times). |
Originally published: 2025-10-31T10:43:08.871000
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in November
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| November 6 – 9, 2025 | Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt | At Messe Frankfurt fairground, exhibition venue in trade fair district, daily sessions (opening times vary), ticket price unknown, audience: art collectors and enthusiasts, notable: showcases contemporary works by emerging and established artists. |
| November 7 – 8, 2025 | ID Infotage Dental Frankfurt 2025 | At Messe Frankfurt, exhibition halls in trade fair district, runs throughout both days, ticket price not specified, audience: dental professionals, notable: presents latest innovations in dentistry. |
| November 4, 2025 | Wiener Symphoniker in FRANKFURT / MAIN | At Alte Oper Frankfurt, Innenstadt district, start 20:00, ticket price unspecified, audience: classical music lovers, notable: performance by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. |
| November 5, 2025 | Erykah Badu – The Return of Automatic Slim | At myticket Jahrhunderthalle, Ostend district, start 20:00, ticket price not stated, audience: music fans (likely 18+), notable: headliner Erykah Badu. |
| November 7, 2025 | The Great Gatsby Ballet | At Jahrhunderthalle, Ostend district, start 19:30, ticket price unknown, audience: dance and theatre lovers (family‑friendly), notable: performance of The Great Gatsby Ballet. |
| November 11, 2025 | Eskorzo – Tour 2025 | At Nachtleben, Bahnhofsviertel district, start 20:00, ticket price not listed, audience: live‑music fans (18+), notable: headliner band Eskorzo. |
| November 15, 2025 | SDP in FRANKFURT | At Festhalle Frankfurt, Innenstadt district, start 19:30, ticket price unavailable, audience: pop music fans (18+), notable: performance by band SDP. |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-09 | Public Transport | Research project launched on station cleanliness and safety | The Mobility Department initiated a research project on 9 October 2025 at Frankfurt’s public transport stations to evaluate passenger perceptions of cleanliness and safety, aiming to develop targeted improvements. The initiative is led by VGF and aims to define specific interventions; planning and stakeholder engagement are part of next steps. Reported by Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt am Main (VGF) internal news. |
| 2025-10-15 | Public Transport | Tram line 15 suspended between Niederräder Landstraße and Haardtwaldplatz | On 15 October 2025, tram line 15 operations were suspended on the section between Niederräder Landstraße and Haardtwaldplatz due to track renewal works. VGF reports that service is disrupted until completion of the rails upgrade. Passengers are advised to use alternative routes during ongoing construction work in the affected zone. |
| 2025-10-21 | Public Transport | Traffic adjusted for Frankfurt Marathon | On 21 October 2025, public transport schedules were adjusted to support the Frankfurt Marathon. U‑ and S‑bahn services ran regularly while tram and bus lines operated altered routes or reduced services. VGF cooperated with marathon organisers to ensure mobility corridor availability and minimise disruptions for runners and spectators alike. |
| 2025-10-22 | Local Sports | Eintracht Frankfurt overwhelmed by Liverpool in Champions League | On 22 October 2025, Eintracht Frankfurt lost 1‑5 at home against Liverpool in the Champions League. Frankfurt conceded an early lead but ultimately fell apart, with Liverpool scoring four unanswered goals. The defeat ended a three‑game losing streak and raised concerns over Frankfurt’s defensive resolve in elite competition. |
| 2025-10-10 | Public Safety | Police arrest two attempting bar burglary | In the early hours of 9 October 2025, police arrested two burglars—aged 17 and 41—at a bar on Eichwaldstraße trying to break open a slot machine. Responding swiftly to a staff alert, officers took both suspects into custody and detained them at the Frankfurt am Main police headquarters. Reported in a city authority press release. |
Originally published: 2025-10-23T11:01:08.470615
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in October
| Date | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| October 15–19 | Frankfurt Book Fair | Venue Messe Frankfurt trade fair grounds, central district, opens 09:00 (trade) and 10:00 (public); ticket €30–35 per day or weekend/family packages; audience general public & professionals; highlight includes Kids Festival with astronaut Matthias Maurer and guest country Philippines |
| October 27–31 | AI Week Frankfurt | Venue The Squaire, Frankfurt Airport, conference area; starts 10:00, ends ~22:00; ticket public area free, community €99/day; audience industry professionals and interested public; highlight opening ceremony and sector-specific panels |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-17 | Local sports news | UEFA rejects request to move Napoli game after Frankfurt fan ban | Eintracht Frankfurt announced on 17 October that UEFA refused to relocate their Champions League match against Napoli after local authorities in Naples banned attendance of about 2,500 Frankfurt supporters, citing security concerns. Frankfurt criticised inconsistencies in fan bans and called for regulatory reforms, emphasising atmospheric disadvantage at scheduled 4 November game. |
| 2025-10-07 | Public safety / Civic rights | Court allows pro‑Palestinian demonstration despite city ban | On 7 October, Frankfurt’s administrative court overturned the city’s ban on a pro‑Palestinian demonstration under the slogan “77 Jahre Widerstand – kein Frieden ohne Freiheit!”, permitting around 1,000 participants to march between 18:00 and 22:00 in the city centre. The court ruled the ban was procedurally flawed and the date not sufficient justification, despite criticism from Interior Minister Roman Poseck. |
| 2025-10-12 | Public safety | Arrest after hate‑speech incident in Westend/Innenstadt | On 11 October at about 11:40, a 27‑year‑old man walked along Bockenheimer Landstraße shouting xenophobic slogans, stripped to his pants and ran to Opernplatz, where police arrested him for suspected hate speech. He was taken to the police headquarters for identification; state security is investigating the incident. |
| 2025-10-02 | Public safety | Political graffiti and vandalism in Rödelheim | On 3 October between 10:00 and 14:00, unknown persons sprayed politically charged graffiti on apartment doorbells in Flußgasse, Rödelheim. Police filed charges and the graffiti was removed on site. (pollce report dated 5 October) |
| 2025-10-02 | Public safety | Multiple vandalism incidents across Frankfurt neighborhoods | On 1 October, residents found racist and ideological graffiti in Rödelheim, including a swastika on an ampelmast, Hammer and Sickle symbol on a façade (10×1 m), and mailbox defacement. Police filed reports; symbols were removed by facility management. Investigations ongoing. |
| 2025-10‑?* | Public transport | Night closures for U4 and U5 system testing | VGF and traffiQ are testing a new digital train control system with nightly U-Bahn closures on U4 and U5 between Konstablerwache–Hauptbahnhof and Enkheim–Seckbacher Landstraße from 23:00 to 03:00 in mid‑October. The phased tests aim to boost scheduling accuracy, reliability, up to 25 % energy savings, lower wear and smoother travel; temporarily shifting passengers to S‑ and U‑lines. |
Originally published: 2025-10-14T21:21:43.861306
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in October
| Event | Date(s) | Description |
| Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair) | October 14–19, 2025 | The world’s largest book fair opens with a press conference on the morning of Tuesday, October 14 (featuring Nora Haddada), trade-only access on Wednesday–Thursday, then open to the public Friday–Sunday; includes over 1,000 authors and exhibitors from 92 countries, guest country: the Philippines; concludes with the presentation of the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade to historian Karl Schlögel |
| Frankfurt Kids Festival at the Book Fair | October 15–19, 2025 | Family-focused event with interactive readings, workshops, and creative activities tailored for children |
| Weekly Markets & Tours | October 14–21, 2025 | Regular Höchst and Sachsenhausen markets; double‑decker bus city tours; TimeRide virtual 19th-century walking tours; “Yes, we care! The New Frankfurt…” exhibit at Schaumainkai; airport starter tours; Main river cruises; guided walk of the New Old Town; “The housing question every day” exhibit; children’s rights event—all ongoing |
| Frankfurt Burlesque Festival | October 4–6, 2025 | Glamorous mix of burlesque, cabaret, rock’n’roll, and circus performances in Jahrhunderthalle |
| Various Concerts & Live Events | October 14–26, 2025 | Events include Monolink at Jahrhunderthalle (Oct 15), “Frankfurt Fast Feet Night” Charleston dance (Oct 18), as well as music performances by Angela Hewitt at Alte Oper (Oct 12), and upcoming shows like As December Falls (Oct 13), OG Keemo (Oct 23), and job fair at Jahrhunderthalle (Oct 25) |
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-14 | Cultural events | German Book Prize awarded to Dorothee Elmiger | Swiss author Dorothee Elmiger wins the €25,000 German Book Prize in Frankfurt for her novel “Die Holländerinnen”. |
| 2025-10-14 | Public transport / Infrastructure | Regional trains face evening cancellations due to signal box staffing | Regional trains RB37 and RB41 between Frankfurt Hbf, Bad Vilbel and Friedberg will be partially cancelled in evenings until December due to unstaffed signal box. S6 is recommended alternative. |
| 2025-10-14 | Infrastructure / City planning | Deutsche Bahn begins geological surveys for new long-distance tunnel | Extensive borehole investigations for a planned long-distance railway tunnel under Frankfurt are underway; track 3 at Frankfurt Hbf closed for deep drilling through mid‑December, with public “core drilling days” scheduled Nov 7–8. |
| 2025-10-13 | Cultural events | Frankfurter Buchmesse opens amid high expectations | The Frankfurt Book Fair opens, with Nora Haddada stepping in for Nobel laureate Krasznahorkai at the opening; over 1,000 authors and exhibitors from 92 countries participate; Philippines is guest country. |
| 2025-10-09 | Public safety | Police thwart bar burglary, arrest two suspects | Police arrested two suspected burglars aged 17 and 41 during an attempted break‑in at a bar on Eichwaldstraße in the early hours; apprehension followed surveillance alerts. |
| 2025-10-12 | Sport (Local team) | Eintracht Frankfurt women suffer third league loss | Eintracht Frankfurt’s women lost 2–3 away to SC Freiburg, their third Bundesliga defeat of the season, despite leading twice; they now have nine points from six games. |
Originally published: 2025-10-05T14:11:57.062883
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in October
| Event | Date | Location | Description |
| Frankfurt Book Fair | October 15–19, 2025 | Frankfurt Trade Fair Grounds | The world’s largest trade fair for books, featuring over 7,000 exhibitors from more than 100 countries. The Philippines is the Guest of Honor, presenting a vibrant literary scene under the motto “Imaginations Permeate the Air”. |
| OPEN BOOKS 2025 – Opening Event with the Blue Sofa | October 14, 2025 | German National Library | Traditional opening of the city’s reading festival, featuring discussions with renowned authors. |
| Götz Aly: “Wie konnte das geschehen? Deutschland 1933 bis 1945” | October 15, 2025 | German National Library | A lecture by historian Götz Aly exploring Germany’s history from 1933 to 1945. |
| Library Tour: “A Glimpse Behind the Scenes” | October 15, 2025 | German National Library | Guided tour offering insights into the library’s operations and collections. |
| Liz Nugent: “Strange Sally Diamond” – Irish Crime Novel of the Year | October 16, 2025 | German National Library | Reading and discussion with author Liz Nugent about her award-winning crime novel. |
| Guided Tour: “Exile. Experience and Testimony.” | October 16, 2025 | German National Library | Exhibition tour focusing on experiences of exile and related testimonies. |
| Robin Alexander: “Letzte Chance”. Moderation: Jo Schück | October 17, 2025 | German National Library | Discussion with journalist Robin Alexander about his latest work, moderated by Jo Schück. |
| OPEN BOOKS KIDS | October 18, 2025 | German National Library | A reading festival for children featuring interactive activities and readings. |
| What Actually Happens at the German National Library? | October 19, 2025 | Frankfurt Book Fair, Innovation Stage in Hall 4.0 | Presentation during Campus Weekend at the Frankfurt Book Fair. |
| Waterland – Zirkus Auf Dem Wasser | October 19, 2025 | Festplatz am Ratsweg | A unique circus performance on water, offering shows at 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. |
| 2nd Symphony Concert 2025/26 | October 19, 2025 | Alte Oper Frankfurt | A classical music concert featuring symphonic works, starting at 11:00 am. |
| Furzipups der Knatterdrache | October 19, 2025 | Kinder- und Jugendtheater Frankfurt im Titusforum | A children’s theater performance at 4:00 pm. |
Please note that event details are subject to change. It’s advisable to check the official event websites or local listings for the most current information.
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-21 | Public Transport | U5 Extension to Europaviertel Delayed Until 2029 | The completion of the U5 subway extension to the Europaviertel district is now projected for 2029 due to challenges in the construction market. |
| 2025-09-22 | Education | Goethe University Senate Calls for Amendments to Higher Education Pact | The Senate of Goethe University Frankfurt has expressed concern over the Hessian Higher Education Pact 2026-2031, citing potential negative impacts on education and research. |
| 2025-09-23 | Education | University Council of Goethe University Concerned About State Budget Cuts | The University Council of Goethe University Frankfurt has voiced apprehension regarding the state government’s planned budget reductions, fearing adverse effects on the university’s operations. |
| 2025-09-24 | Public Transport | Frankfurt Rejects Ten-Lane Expansion of A5 Freeway | The city of Frankfurt has opposed the proposed ten-lane expansion of the A5 freeway, emphasizing environmental and urban planning concerns. |
| 2025-09-25 | Infrastructure | Citizen Participation Process for Hauptwache Redesign Initiated | Frankfurt has launched a comprehensive citizen participation process to gather input for the future redesign of the Hauptwache area. |
| 2025-09-26 | Public Transport | Mobilitätstour 2025 Concludes with Final Events | The city’s Mobilitätstour 2025 wrapped up with three events focusing on mobility for all generations and insights into the Europaviertel subway extension. |
| 2025-09-27 | Public Transport | Mobilitätstour 2025: Mobility and Independence in Old Age | An event addressed the mobility needs of seniors in Frankfurt, discussing existing offers and planned improvements through the city’s new pedestrian strategy. |
| 2025-09-28 | Public Transport | World’s Largest Cycling Campaign Kicks Off in Frankfurt | The international City Cycling campaign began in Frankfurt, encouraging citizens to promote sustainable mobility by cycling. |
| 2025-09-29 | Infrastructure | Frankfurt Plans Major Project: Decision on Multifunctional Hall in Autumn | The city is considering the construction of a multifunctional hall at the stadium, with a decision expected in the autumn. |
| 2025-09-30 | Education | Hessian Higher Education Pact Weakens Economy and Society | Goethe University Frankfurt’s leadership has criticized the new Higher Education Pact, highlighting concerns over budget cuts and their impact on the economy and society. |
| 2025-10-01 | Infrastructure | Frankfurt Invests One Billion Euros in School Construction | The city plans to invest one billion euros in building new schools and refurbishing existing ones to address overcrowding and aging infrastructure. |
Originally published: 2025-09-25T15:32:47.722399
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in September
| Date | Event | Location | Description |
| September 25, 2025 | Der zerbrochene Krug – Komödie von Heinrich von Kleist | Kulturhaus Frankfurt, Pfingstweidstraße 2 | A classic comedy performance of “Der zerbrochene Krug” by Heinrich von Kleist. |
| September 25, 2025 | hr-Bigband with special Guest: Sasha Berliner | Museum Angewandte Kunst, Schaumainkai 17 | A jazz concert featuring the hr-Bigband and special guest Sasha Berliner. |
| September 25, 2025 | Saturday Night Fever – Das Kult-Musical | myticket Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt, Pfaffenwiese 301 | A musical performance of the classic “Saturday Night Fever.” |
| September 25, 2025 | GILSONS – Live 2025 | ZOOM Frankfurt, Carl-Benz-Straße 21 | A live concert by the musical trio Gilsons. |
| September 25, 2025 | Bunny Cadag – The Singer | Künstlerhaus Mousonturm, Waldschmidtstraße 4 | A unique stage show by Bunny Cadag. |
| September 25, 2025 | C.A.R. | St. Bonifatiuskirche, Thorwaldsenstraße | A special event featuring C.A.R. in the heart of Frankfurt. |
| September 26, 2025 | Feministischer Buchclub: Leonie Schöler: »Beklaute Frauen« | Haus am Dom, Domplatz 3 | A discussion event focusing on Leonie Schöler’s work “Beklaute Frauen.” |
| September 28, 2025 | PUNJABI VIRSA 2025 Live In Frankfurt | CAPITOL DIETZENBACH | A live performance celebrating Punjabi culture and music. |
| September 23 – October 5, 2025 | Kronberg Festival “Good Vibrations” | Kronberg Academy | An international music festival inviting audiences to experience the powerful effects of music. |
| October 2 – 4, 2025 | Frankfurt Burlesque Festival | Jahrhunderthalle | A glamorous event featuring burlesque, cabaret, rock’n’roll, and circus elements. |
Please note that event details are subject to change. It’s advisable to check the official event websites or contact the venues directly for the most current information.
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | Local Sports News | Frankfurt crush Galatasaray 5-1 on Champions League return | Eintracht Frankfurt made a powerful return to the Champions League, thrashing Galatasaray 5-1 in their group stage opener. |
| 2025-09-20 | Cultural Events | Aktionstag des Netzwerks der Frankfurter Plattform 55+ | On September 20, 2025, the Frankfurter Plattform 55+ hosted an event titled “Mobil im Leben: zwischen analoger und digitaler Welt” at the Zentralbibliothek. |
| 2025-09-21 | Public Safety Announcements | Frankfurt – Ostend: Polizei hat richtigen Riecher | On September 14, 2025, police in Frankfurt’s Ostend district arrested two individuals suspected of various offenses during a routine check. |
| 2025-09-21 | Public Safety Announcements | Frankfurt – Bahnhofsviertel: Festnahme nach schwerem Raub | In the night of September 19-20, 2025, a serious robbery occurred in the Bahnhofsviertel, leading to the arrest of two suspects. |
| 2025-09-20 | Public Safety Announcements | Frankfurt – Fechenheim: Festnahme eines mutmaßlichen Autodiebes | On September 19, 2025, police arrested a 30-year-old man in Fechenheim suspected of car theft. |
| 2025-09-21 | Cultural Events | Kinderfest der Polizei Frankfurt a. M. am 21. September 2025 | On September 21, 2025, the Frankfurt Police hosted a children’s festival at the Polizeipräsidium, offering interactive activities for kids. |
| 2025-09-20 | Local Sports News | Oktagon 76: Weichel vs. Tounkara | On September 20, 2025, Oktagon MMA held an event in Frankfurt featuring a lightweight bout between Daniel Weichel and Aboubakar Tounkara. |
| 2025-09-19 | Public Transport Updates | Tag der Schiene 2025 | From September 19 to 21, 2025, the “Tag der Schiene” was celebrated across Germany, including events in Frankfurt, to promote rail transport. |
| 2025-09-17 | Cultural Events | Frankfurter Oktoberfest 2025 – Eröffnung mit Lorenz Büffel | The Frankfurter Oktoberfest 2025 kicked off on September 17, 2025, at Deutsche Bank Park with a performance by Lorenz Büffel. |
| 2025-09-19 | Cultural Events | Frankfurter Oktoberfest 2025 – Zeltfestival | On September 19, 2025, the Frankfurter Oktoberfest featured a Zeltfestival with the band “Hangover” at Deutsche Bank Park. |
| 2025-09-21 | Cultural Events | Frankfurter Oktoberfest 2025 – Familien- & Party-Frühschoppen | On September 21, 2025, the Frankfurter Oktoberfest hosted a family and party brunch with the band “Die Kalbacher” at Deutsche Bank Park. |
| 2025-09-23 | Cultural Events | Frankfurter Oktoberfest 2025 – Schatzi Wiesn mit Mickie Krause | On September 23, 2025, the Frankfurter Oktoberfest featured “Schatzi Wiesn” with Mickie Krause at Deutsche Bank Park. |
| 2025-09-24 | Cultural Events | Frankfurter Oktoberfest 2025 – Hammer Night mit Roy Hammer und den Pralineés | On September 24, 2025, the Frankfurter Oktoberfest presented “Hammer Night” with Roy Hammer and the Pralineés at Deutsche Bank Park. |
| 2025-09-25 | Cultural Events | Frankfurter Oktoberfest 2025 – Lauda Wiesn mit Almklausi | On September 25, 2025, the Frankfurter Oktoberfest featured “Lauda Wiesn” with Almklausi at Deutsche Bank Park. |
Originally published: 2025-09-15T20:59:52.390699
Current Events in Frankfurt am Main in September
| Event | Date | Location | Description |
| Highlights in der myticket Jahrhunderthalle | March 1 – December 31, 2025 | myticket Jahrhunderthalle, Pfaffenwiese 301 | A series of concerts and shows featuring renowned artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Frank Sinatra, and more. |
| Giovanni Zarrella – Live Mit Band | September 15, 2025, 7:30 PM | Amphitheater Hanau, Hanau | Live performance by Giovanni Zarrella and his band. |
| Der Schwarze Tod | September 15, 2025, 7:30 PM | Treffpunkt vor dem Cinestar Metropolis Kino | A theatrical performance titled “Der Schwarze Tod”. |
| Orange Stand-up Comedy | September 15, 2025, 8:00 PM | Stalburg Theater | Stand-up comedy show featuring various comedians. |
| Heute leider Konzert! | September 15, 2025, 8:00 PM | Kammerspiele | A concert event titled “Heute leider Konzert!”. |
| Moneybrother – To Die Alone 20 Years Anniversary | September 15, 2025, 8:00 PM | Brotfabrik | Anniversary concert celebrating 20 years of “To Die Alone” by Moneybrother. |
| TX2 – and the UK EU tour | September 15, 2025, 8:00 PM | Nachtleben | Live performance by TX2 as part of their UK and EU tour. |
| Romanhaus/Literaturfabrik: Meine Playlist – Mit V.. | September 15, 2025, 7:30 PM | Literaturhaus Frankfurt | A literary event titled “Meine Playlist – Mit V..”. |
| Arbeiten wir zu wenig? Aktuelles Forum – Ein Gespr.. | September 15, 2025, 7:00 PM | Haus am Dom | A discussion forum titled “Arbeiten wir zu wenig?”. |
| TimeRide Frankfurt: Virtual Reality Tour | Ongoing | TimeRide Frankfurt | Virtual reality tour offering a historical experience of Frankfurt. |
| Hop-on Hop-off Bus Frankfurt | Ongoing | Various locations | City tour with hop-on hop-off bus service. |
| Frankfurt Card | Ongoing | Various locations | City card offering discounts and free public transport. |
| kulinart | September 20–21, 2025 | Nina-Rubinstein-Weg 1 | A fair for gourmets and connoisseurs featuring innovative and high-quality products. |
| Oktoberfest in Frankfurt | September – October 2025 | Deutsche Bank Park | Annual Oktoberfest celebration with authentic bands and party music. |
| Shows und Musicals im Rhein-Main-Gebiet | January 1 – December 31, 2025 | Various locations | A series of shows and musicals presented by S-Promotion. |
| Rheingauer Weinmarkt | September 3–12, 2025 | Fressgass | Wine market featuring over 600 wines and sparkling wines from the Rheingau region. |
| Der kleine Muck | September 6, 2025, 6:00 PM | Galli Theater Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden | Theatrical performance of “Der kleine Muck”. |
| Arien und Evergreens | September 6, 2025, 6:00 PM | Marktkirche Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden | Concert featuring arias and popular songs. |
| Luft & Liebe Das Festival | September 6, 2025, 6:00 PM | Burggarten Dreieichenhain, Dreieich | Festival event titled “Luft & Liebe”. |
| Küssen Sie ihre Frau / Theatertage Alzeyer Land | September 6, 2025, 6:30 PM | Sport- und Kulturhalle, Framersheim | Theatrical performance as part of Theatertage Alzeyer Land. |
Please note that event details are subject to change. It’s advisable to check the official event websites or contact the organizers for the most current information.
City News in Frankfurt am Main – last 14 days
| Date | Category | Headline | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-05 | Public Transport Updates | Mobilitätstour 2025 concludes with three final events | The city’s Mobility Department invites citizens to participate in events focusing on mobility for all generations and insights into the extension of the city railway in the Europaviertel. |
| 2025-09-13 | Local Government Decisions | Citizen participation process for the future of the Hauptwache starts | The city planning office launches a comprehensive citizen participation process for the redesign of the Hauptwache, inviting residents to share their opinions and wishes. |
| 2025-09-12 | Cultural Events | As One. New Action for Frankfurt | The Künstler*innenhaus Mousonturm and the Israeli performance group Public Movement stage a festival from September 12 to 14 to commemorate the first International Workers’ Olympiad. |
| 2025-09-01 | Public Transport Updates | Frankfurt approves mobility master plan to drive sustainable and efficient urban transport | The Executive Board of the City of Frankfurt am Main approves the Mobility Master Plan, focusing on residents’ needs and covering all transport modes. |
| 2025-09-02 | Public Transport Updates | World’s largest cycling campaign: City Cycling 2025 kicks off in Frankfurt, Germany | The international City Cycling campaign begins in Frankfurt, inviting citizens to collect climate-friendly cycling kilometers over a 21-day period. |
| 2025-09-10 | Infrastructure Projects | Frankfurt invests one billion euros in school construction | The city plans to invest one billion euros in the construction of new educational institutions to address the shortage of school places and aging buildings. |
| 2025-09-08 | Cultural Events | Frankfurt Alliance’s Science Festival makes its debut | The Frankfurt Alliance organizes its first Science Festival, featuring an exciting stage program and hands-on activities to showcase research from the region. |
| 2025-09-07 | Public Transport Updates | Extended public transport services for the Museumsuferfest: More trains and buses | Public transport services are extended with denser frequency and longer trains and buses to accommodate visitors to the Museumsuferfest. |
| 2025-09-09 | Cultural Events | World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain unveils preliminary programme | The preliminary program for the World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026 is presented, including participatory projects and collaborations with cultural institutions. |